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Ore City, TX


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Ore City, Texas

Ore City, Texas, in Upshur county, is 21 miles N of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 120 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is located in the Longview - Marshall metropolitan area. Ore City has a population of 1,106.

The People and Families of Ore City

In Ore City, about 61% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Ore City. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ore City had a median family income of $37,750.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ore City gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ore City Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Ore City.

Commuting

In Ore City, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ore City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ore City Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ore City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ore City, TX

Comparing Ore City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens45
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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